Badaro · Beirut · Lebanon

Services & Fees

Three consultation formats. Not sure which fits? Describe your matter and the right one will be proposed to you.

Consultations

  • Remote Legal Consultation

    By WhatsApp call or regular phone call — clear guidance on your legal position and your options.

    Fee:
    USD 100
    Duration:
    up to 30 min
  • In-Person Strategy Consultation

    At the Badaro office: we review your documents together and agree a clear strategy.

    Fee:
    USD 150
    Duration:
    up to 45 min
  • Urgent / Same-Day Consultation

    A same-day priority slot, subject to availability — remote or in person depending on your matter.

    Fee:
    USD 200
    Duration:
    up to 30 min
All consultations are paid. The exact fee is confirmed in writing before any payment is requested.

Documents & transactional work

  • Document Review

    Review of up to 10 pages, with a short follow-up call to discuss the findings.

    Fee:
    From USD 200
  • Contract Review

    Review of up to 15 pages before you sign, with written comments and a follow-up call.

    Fee:
    From USD 300
  • Contract Drafting

    Drafting of a standard services, employment, lease, sale or partnership agreement, tailored to your situation.

    Fee:
    From USD 500
  • Will Drafting

    Drafting of a standard will under the applicable Lebanese regime, with succession-planning guidance.

    Fee:
    From USD 400
  • Written Legal Opinion

    A reasoned written opinion on a defined question of Lebanese law, usable by banks or foreign counsel.

    Fee:
    From USD 750
  • Company Formation

    Incorporating a Lebanese company: structure, statutes and filings. Official, notary and translation fees excluded.

    Fee:
    From USD 1,000

Representation & complex matters

  • Civil matters

    Obligations, liability, damages and disputes between individuals before the Lebanese civil courts.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Commercial matters

    Commercial disputes, debt recovery, distribution and agency relationships, and everyday trade issues.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Criminal matters

    Complaints, investigations and criminal proceedings, in defence or as civil party.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Family & personal status

    Marriage, separation, custody, maintenance and personal status under the applicable Lebanese regime.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Real estate & property

    Sales, leases, co-ownership, title questions and property disputes.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Corporate & business advice

    Company formation, shareholder arrangements, governance and ongoing business legal support.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
  • Other legal assistance

    Not sure which category fits? Describe your matter and the firm will tell you if it can assist.

    Fee basis:
    Quotation after a paid consultation
For representation and complex matters, the fee is quoted in writing after a paid consultation. Retainers generally start from USD 1,500 — a starting retainer, not a total case fee.
Prices cover the stated standard scope, and no additional work is undertaken without your approval. Court, government, notary, expert, translation, travel and other third-party costs are excluded unless stated.

Urgency surcharge

Urgent, same-day, evening, Sunday or public-holiday work may carry a surcharge of up to 50%, confirmed before payment.